More French Proverbs

Fat broth cannot be made of nothing.... >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.... >>

He is a fool who makes his physician his heir.... >>

Happy the child whose father goes to the devil.... >>

He never was a friend who has ceased to be one.... >>

Other Proverbs

Experience is good, if not bought too dear.... (English) >>

A crane standing amidst a flock of chickens... (Chinese) >>

That which comes of a cat will catch mice.... (English) >>

Silver silence is golden.... (English) >>

Many things are lost for want of asking.... (English) >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.

- French Proverb